Sheffield Wednesday instructed to launch double transfer raid for experienced Championship duo
The summer transfer window closed last week but Sheffield Wednesday can still strengthen their squad by signing free agents
It is a “no-brainer” for Sheffield Wednesday to sign free agents Junior Hoilett and Andre Gray. That is the view of EFL pundit and former Owls striker Clinton Morrison.
The summer transfer window officially closed last Friday but clubs are still able to sign players on free transfers. Both experienced wide man Hoilett and ex-Watford and Burnley striker Gray are currently on the lookout for new clubs.
Boss Xisco Munoz has not ruled out the possibility of bringing in further reinforcements. The Spaniard has already signed 12 new players this summer.
Morrison said: “It’s a no-brainer for me, absolutely a no-brainer because Andre Gray is a person who has scored goals in the Championship throughout his career and ended up playing in the Premier League as well.
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“He’s a threat, he scores goals, I’m not sure what his fitness levels are like at the moment, but I would definitely be getting him in on a free transfer without a shadow of a doubt.
“Hoilett is exciting as well; he is a winger that looks to take players on and has got pace and I think they need attacking players at that football club. They’ve stocked up well in the defence and the midfield, with the likes of Jeff Hendrick arriving.
“It’s a no-brainer for me, you need competition for places up front. I’d definitely be looking at both Hoilett and Gray because they are both exciting and they know the division inside out.”
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